by Emily Leite | Sep 16, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.17
While your credit union focuses every day on serving the needs of more than three million members, the League dedicates nearly 1,000 hours every year to ensure everyone knows how Ohio’s financial cooperatives move people forward. One of the promotional tactics...
by Emily Leite | Sep 16, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.17, Marketing, Media Efforts & Resources, Member Benefits, Ohio CU News, OHIO CU NEWS
During a challenging economy, perhaps there is no better time to remind members how building healthy credit is a key component of qualifying for mortgages, auto loans, and even new jobs. Help your members understand and improve their credit score with September’s...
by Emily Leite | Sep 2, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.09.03, Legislative
As your credit union continues to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the CUNA/League system and other Ohio financial institutions and housing trades...
by Emily Leite | Aug 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination2020.08.20, Legislative
As your credit union continues to work with homeowners experiencing economic challenges, the ability to offer affordable options remains critical to their financial future. That’s why the League joined forces with the Ohio Bankers League, Ohio Mortgage Bankers...
by Emily Leite | Aug 5, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.08.06, Legislative
Just because it’s difficult to personally meet with congressional leaders doesn’t mean fierce credit union advocacy can take a break. With several recent League-coordinated virtual engagements, Ohio credit union leaders kept U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH),...
by Emily Leite | Jul 7, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, Compliance, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Legislative, Regulatory
While credit unions continue to manage compliance complexities associated with cannabis banking, there is a similar conversation beginning with hemp banking. Ohio recently legalized hemp cultivation and established a Hemp Program, allowing licensed individuals to grow...
by Emily Leite | Jul 7, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.07.09, Legislative, Regulatory
As credit unions focus on serving people, families, communities, and businesses during difficult times, Congress continues to adjust the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to make it easier to do so. Recent PPP changes extend the...
by Emily Leite | Jun 24, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.25, Legislative
While the pandemic’s economic fires continue to blaze, Ohio credit unions are opening their lobbies and providing critical support to remedy members’ financial situations. Unfortunately, many Ohioans will continue suffering severe economic hardship, jeopardizing their...
by Emily Leite | Jun 10, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.06.11, Legislative, Regulatory
As credit unions continue to prioritize people during the pandemic, the League is constantly scanning the federal horizon for opportunities to further protect and advance the cooperative model, like changes to the Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck...
by Emily Leite | May 28, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.05.28, Legislative, Regulatory
As your credit union proactively connects with members experiencing financial challenges during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should provide immediate relief from Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) requirements that...
by Emily Leite | May 28, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.05.28, Legislative, Regulatory
Ohio credit unions have a well-established history of service in difficult times, providing people-centric services calibrated to individual, business, and community needs. That’s why the full, free, and clear participation by credit unions in the Small Business...
by Emily Leite | May 14, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.05.14, Legislative
As your credit union continues to focus on providing financial relief for members impacted by the pandemic, the League is scanning the federal horizon for opportunities to promote and protect credit union interests. More recently, the U.S. House of Representatives...
by Emily Leite | Apr 1, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.04.02, Ohio CU News
Due to the operational challenges facing your credit union during the COVID-19 crisis, the League has made the difficult decision to suspend the Bucks for Buckeyes prize-linked savings program for the remainder of 2020. We extend our gratitude and appreciation for the...
by Emily Leite | Mar 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2020.03.19, Legislative, Media, Member Benefits, Ohio CU News, Regulatory
As your credit union prioritizes taking care of staff and operations, there are federal resources available to assist you. Recently, the NCUA released the following guidance to help credit unions preserve safety and soundness while navigating the evolving financial...
by Emily Leite | Mar 19, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, Consumer, eLumination, eLumination.2020.03.19, Legislative, Media, Regulatory
During the dynamic COVID-19 situation, the League is committed to keeping you updated on the work we’re doing on behalf of your credit union and its members through federal and state legislative, political and regulatory advocacy. The League is working with state...
by Emily Leite | Mar 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.03.05, Legislative
We’re living in a new decade, but the League’s mission remains the same with a laser focus on helping credit unions grow and serve their membership by protecting the not-for-profit structure. Your League is committed to a robust strategy to tackle this and other state...
by Emily Leite | Mar 4, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.03.05, Regulatory
As your credit union focuses on growing and serving members, your League constantly scans the legal horizon for opportunities to protect and promote the Movement. When it was determined a recent Ohio Supreme Court case could erode the ability for Ohio credit unions to...
by Emily Leite | Mar 4, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.03.05, Ohio CU News
As member-focused cooperatives, credit unions offer services and programs designed to generate greater member financial wellness, like helping members build emergency savings. And for CME FCU, Day Air CU, Educational Community Alliance CU, and soon Firelands FCU,...
by Emily Leite | Mar 4, 2020 | eLumination, eLumination 2020.03.05, Ohio CU News
Your League recently welcomed a new Movement advocate who will dedicate his time to promoting and protecting Ohio credit unions through regulatory and legal affairs. As regulatory counsel, Chris will monitor regulatory activity and architect strategies that strengthen...
by Emily Leite | Feb 20, 2020 | Advocacy, Advocacy News, eLumination, eLumination 2020.02.20, Legislative
We’re living in a new decade, but the League’s mission remains the same with a laser focus on helping credit unions grow and serve their membership by ensuring data security. Your League is committed to a robust strategy to tackle this and other state and federal...
